Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 37257 |
| Brand Name: | Howmedica Osteonics Corporation - Trident 0 Degree Constrained Acetabular Insert |
| Model: | Multiple affected lots |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Stryker New Zealand Ltd 515 Mount Wellington Highway Mount Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 787 9287 |
| Manufacturer: | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics |
| Brand Name: | Constrained Liner |
| Model: | Multiple affected lots |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Stryker New Zealand Ltd 515 Mount Wellington Highway Mount Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 787 9287 |
| Manufacturer: | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics |
| Brand Name: | Howmedica Osteonics Corporation - UHR Universal Head Bipolar Component |
| Model: | Multiple affected lots |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Stryker New Zealand Ltd 515 Mount Wellington Highway Mount Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 787 9287 |
| Manufacturer: | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has become aware that the devices were manufactured with Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) raw material aged in excess of five (5) years. Industry guidance for storage duration of UHMWPE raw material used in the manufacture of implant bearing/articulating material of prosthetic joints is less than five (5) years. Product manufactured using UHMWPE raw material beyond the recommended storage duration has the potential for elevated levels of oxidation. Oxidation of UHMWPE material can impact material properties, potentially resulting in increased wear. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 12/8/2026 |
